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Grape Pomace: A Review of Its Bioactive Phenolic Compounds, Health Benefits, and Applications

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Grape pomace is the leftover material from making wine, typically discarded as waste. This review shows that grape pomace is actually packed with beneficial plant compounds called phenolics that have powerful health effects. These compounds can fight bacteria, reduce inflammation, help control blood sugar, and protect heart health, making grape pomace waste valuable for creating new health products in food, cosmetics, and medicine.

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Nutrients and Nutraceuticals from Vitis vinifera L. Pomace: Biological Activities, Valorization, and Potential Applications

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Wine production generates millions of tons of grape pomace (the leftover skins, seeds, and stems) annually, which has traditionally been discarded as waste. This review shows that grape pomace is actually rich in valuable nutrients and compounds like polyphenols and fiber that provide significant health benefits including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and disease-fighting properties. By using grape pomace in functional foods, supplements, and cosmetics, the wine industry can reduce waste while creating sustainable products that promote human health.

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Exploring Bioactive Compounds from Fruit and Vegetable By-Products with Potential for Food and Nutraceutical Applications

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This review explores how food waste from fruit and vegetable processing can be transformed into valuable health supplements and functional foods. By-products like peels, seeds, and leaves contain powerful compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Modern extraction techniques can efficiently recover these compounds in environmentally friendly ways, making it possible to create nutritious supplements while reducing food waste and supporting sustainable food production.

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Valorisation of fish scales and bones: a sustainable source of bioactive proteins and collagen for nutraceuticals

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Fish scales and bones, usually thrown away as waste, contain valuable collagen and proteins that can improve skin, joints, and overall health. New extraction methods can recover these beneficial compounds efficiently while being environmentally friendly. Studies show that taking fish collagen supplements daily can improve skin appearance, reduce joint pain, and lower blood pressure, making them a sustainable and natural health solution.

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Evaluation of Salvia yangii Extract as a Promising Protective Raw Material Applied Topically to the Skin

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Russian Sage (Salvia yangii) extract shows promise as a natural ingredient for skincare products. The study found that the plant contains compounds like rosmarinic acid that provide antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-aging benefits. When used at appropriate concentrations, the extract protected skin cells from sun damage and helped inhibit enzymes that break down skin collagen. This research supports the use of S. yangii in developing safer, more effective natural cosmetic products.

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Green Valorization Strategies of Pleurotus ostreatus and Its By-Products: A Critical Review of Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Applications

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Oyster mushrooms generate large amounts of agricultural waste including stems, leftover plant material, and spent growing substrate. These waste products contain many healthy compounds like fiber, β-glucans, and antioxidants that are usually thrown away. Scientists are developing new extraction technologies using ultrasound, microwaves, and other methods to recover these beneficial compounds from mushroom waste for use in functional foods like meat products, baked goods, and dairy items, reducing waste while creating healthier food ingredients.

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